December 2010

Inside The Hobby

About the Hobby Center

The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts, located in the heart of downtown Houston, stands as the premier entertainment complex in the Houston Theater District.

Two acoustically distinguished theaters, an impressive grand lobby, a contemporary American cuisine restaurant and convenient parking create a first-class setting in which to enjoy acclaimed theatrical performances and special events.

Robert A. M. Stern's Contemporary Architectural Design

Opened in 2002, the Hobby Center features exquisite architectural details, including:

Sarofim Hall and Zilkha Hall –Seating 2,650 and 500 respectively, the halls were designed to accommodate large-scale productions and smaller, more intimate performances. Both are beautifully appointed.

Diana American Grill – The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts is raising the curtain on its show-stopping new signature restaurant – Diana American Grill – a classic Theater District restaurant that draws on the long heritage of the grill rooms found in close proximity to great theaters. Named for Diana Hobby – who impacted the Houston community in countless ways and played an instrumental role in the creation of the performing arts center – the restaurant name serves to honor, acknowledge and extend her legacy of grace and generosity.